A managed photo app must be used to take and store work-related photos.

STIG ID: AIOS-18-012000  |  SRG: PP-MDF-993300 |  Severity: medium |  CCI: CCI-000366 |  Vulnerability Id: V-268042

Vulnerability Discussion

The iOS Photos app is unmanaged and may sync photos with a device or user's personal iCloud account. Therefore, work-related photos must not be taken via the iOS camera app or stored in the Photos app. A managed photo app must be used to take and manage work-related photos.

SFRID: NA

Check

Review configuration settings to confirm a managed photos app is installed on the iOS device.

This check procedure is performed on the iPhone and iPad.

On the iPhone and iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap "General".
3. Tap "VPN & Device Management".
4. Tap the DOD Configuration Profile from the Apple iOS/iPadOS management tool.
5. Tap "Apps".
6. Verify a photo capture and management app is listed.

If a managed photo capture and management app is not installed on the iPhone and iPad, this is a finding.

Fix

Install a managed photos app to take and manage work-related photos.
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